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| The Theory of Everything Directed by James Marsh Starring Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, My Opinion: mushy and boring, but great performances |
I stopped writing on this blog for a long time because each
of my reviews read like broken records. Yet after seeing The Theory of Everything, I feel the need to re-express my
grievances over the films that are perpetually oozing out of Hollywood.
Why is every film tailored for a simple-minded audience? Are
we so stupid that we can’t comprehend a script that doesn’t swivel around an
affair? Surely I am exaggerating, but the fact is we have a film that
chronicles the life one of the most brilliant men in history, and it’s rather
stupid. After seeing this film, I’m left with little more than the impression
of wonderful performances. Our glimpse into Hawking’s life seems less factual
then embellished and decorated with dramatic occurrences.
The Theory of Everything gives us little of Hawking’s own
mind, of his struggle, of the developments of his theories – a retelling that
offers little examination. It’s my fault for wanting an updated film as
profound as My Left Foot, but it’s
Hollywood who has done a disservice to Stephen Hawking. If it wasn’t for the
stunning performances and the subject manner, I’m not sure there’d be a reason
to see this film.
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